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Dawn
Beginner June 2022

Confused about going to this wedding

Dawn, on June 25, 2019 at 10:41 AM Posted in Etiquette and Advice 0 14
Me and my man were invited to a wedding (no invite was sent out or anything like a rsvp) of a coworker that his he works with who I’ve meet once for like 5 mins. He was told it was at 5pm for an after party. Is that also the known as reception? If it just an after party just hanging out. Should we bring a wedding card? Gift if so like what,? money or an actual gift (if so how much and or what type of gift). The wedding is 1 hr and 20 mins away and I work the next day at 8:30am (should I see if I can get it off) (Sunday) also he never hang or we never hang out with them ever out side of my man working with him (as his supervisor)

what should we wear to this “after party/ I don’t know reception” thing T-shirt shorts or dress up or just jeans and what ever?

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Latest activity by Celeste, on June 27, 2019 at 4:29 PM
  • Caytlyn
    Legend November 2019
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    I wouldn't attend. You have to work the next morning, it's a decent drive, you don't know this person, you don't even know if you're invited to the actual wedding. Hard pass for me.

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  • Danielle
    Master June 2019
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    Hey there! I can see your confusion. Your guy's co-worker definitely should of given y'all a physical invitation with more information. If I were you, I'd ask your guy to get more information. However, I will try to answer your questions as best as I can.

    Is that also the known as reception? I believe so. It sounds like he is inviting you to the reception and not the ceremony.

    Should we bring a wedding card? Gift if so like what,? Yes, I would still take a wedding card with a cash gift enclosed. The amount depends on your personal finances. It doesn't sound like y'all are terribly close, so IMO $20 - $40 would be plenty.

    Should I see if I can get it off work? Again, that is up to you and how much you want to drink / party. 1 hr and 20 minutes isn't too far, but far enough I'd consider getting a hotel room after a party like a wedding reception.

    What should we wear? I would wear something semi-formalish. Him: Button up shirt, tie, and a pair of slacks. You: A nice summer dress, or slacks and blouse.


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  • Dawn
    Beginner June 2022
    Dawn ·
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    The wedding is July 6th this year
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  • Caytlyn
    Legend November 2019
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    Okay...I still wouldn't attend without a formal invitation.

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  • Kelly
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    I would have your significant other ask his coworker these questions
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  • Summerbride77
    VIP July 2019
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    Do you want to go to the wedding? Does your FH? From your post it doesn’t sound like you do, and that’s okay. This person isn’t a close friend or family so you’re not under any obligation. If you do want to go, I would ask for some sort of invitation that has more details. But as pp said, it sounds like your being invited to the reception and not the ceremony. “After party” does make me wonder if a meal will be served so I would verify if you need to eat beforehand.

    As for a gift, a nice card with a check (doesn’t need to be a lot) is always appreciated.
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  • FutureStephD
    Super March 2019
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    I agree.

    Unless his coworker and future wife are superrrrr informal and just throwing a shin-dig and not a wedding, I would insist on a formal invitation. Your fiance can ask if they are sending formal invitations. If they are and you don't get one, you aren't invited...

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  • Future Mrs. McCully
    Devoted July 2019
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    Yeah I would probably not attend because.

    1. If you don't know them and your FH doesn't speak to them outside of work I feel like that would just be awkward.

    2. I wouldn't call off work or drive that far so I could attend a wedding I wasn't really wanting to go to.

    3. Also if they didn't give you an invitation that gave you an idea of any of the questions you are asking I would definitely pass.

    4. You don't know them well enough to already know the answers to these questions.

    I drove like an hour to go to a friend's wedding and the only person I knew was the bride and it was very awkward. I couldn't imagine going to a wedding where I knew nobody.

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  • Allie
    Master August 2019
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    I would want an actual invitation before I put time and effort into picking out what to wear, figuring out how to get there, determining if I needed to take off work, bringing a gift, etc.

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  • Dawn
    Beginner June 2022
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    It was a Facebook invite he got from him that what it says

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  • MrsD
    Legend July 2019
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    It sounds like he might just be inviting you guys to the after party, not the ceremony & reception? Can your fiance email or call him and ask specifics like attire?

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  • Allie
    Master August 2019
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    It sounds casual to me. I would probably wear a comfy sundress.

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  • October2019
    Dedicated October 2019
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    I don't know if you should go I would if my guy asked me to so see what he wants to do unless he is asking you. As for invites....I emailed people the wedding details some people got a formal invite some didn't ( may sister sent out invites for me) I felt like it was a waste of paper I just throw them away or lose them when I get them and end up texting the person when's the wedding. So I wouldn't say not getting a formal invite means anything necessarily.
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  • Celeste
    Dedicated October 2019
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    You are under no obligation to attend this party, especially since they don't socialize outside of work. If it sounds like fun, go, and bring a small gift or a card with cash/check. But if you don't go, given that your man is this guy's supervisor at work, it would still be nice to send a card and gift/cash with congratulations.

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